Light (Light, Sound, Waves Unit)

Light (Light, Sound, Waves Unit)

Part 2 Reflection and Refraction

Multiple Choice

The image you see in a mirror is a

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

Multiple Choice

The colors we see are affected by how ________ reflects off objects.

• Darkness

• diffraction

• light

• refraction

Multiple Choice

We see a red apple because red light bounces off the apple and enters your eye.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Law of Reflection says that, no matter which direction light hits a smooth surface from, the light reflects back off at

• an unequal angle

• an equal angle

• a divergent

Multiple Choice

Which type of surface causes a diffuse reflection?

• smooth and shiny

• shiny and rough

• rough and smooth

• rough and dull

Multiple Choice

Diffuse reflection causes light to scatter in _______ directions.

• different

• the same

Multiple Choice

White light is not a single color; it is made up of a mixture of the seven colors of the rainbow.

• True

• False

Open Ended

List the 7 colors of a rainbow.

Multiple Choice

The primary colors are

• red, yellow, green

• blue, red, orange

• red, blue, green

Multiple Choice

The color an object appears depends on the colors of light it absorbs.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The bending of light is called

• reflection

• diffraction

• diflection

• refraction

Multiple Choice

Refraction happens because light travels at different speeds in different mediums.

• True

• False

Open Ended

List an example of refraction.